Man United’s Preseason Win Features Leny Yoro And Jadon Sancho In Starting Lineup

By Published On: July 22, 2024

New signing Leny Yoro made his first appearance for Manchester United in their 2-0 […]

New signing Leny Yoro made his first appearance for Manchester United in their 2-0 preseason win over Rangers on Saturday.

Only a few days after moving from Lille for €62 million ($67.6 million), the 18-year-old was thrust right into the starting lineup. In his first game back for the team following his loan at Borussia Dortmund, Jadon Sancho also started for United.

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“For me, it was incredible,” he told MUTV after the game. “It was a really good game from the team. I’m happy with my performance and I hope we continue like that.”

Erik ten Hag fielded a host of regular first-team players at Murrayfield, including André Onana, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Jonny Evans, Casemiro, Mason Mount and Amad. Antony, Victor Lindelöf and Marcus Rashford all missed out with minor niggles.

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Amad gave United the lead in the first half, with a left-foot finish into the bottom corner.

“We have to see Amad in a different way, of course he’s still young but he’s not inexperienced anymore,” Ten Hag told MUTV afterward.

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“Last season he had a bad time with bad injuries but before that he was in the Championship and had a great season. And in the end of last season, he had a very good time in our first team and played some good games. Now for this season, this has to be the year.”